Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University

🚀 Engineering for Global Health 🌍🔧 In the first of a two-part workshop, in collaboration with the medical student organization #SMIT (Studentermedicinsk Forening for Infektions- og Tropemedicin), ECE engineering students have worked alongside medical students from Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen and DTU - Technical University of Denmark and medical professionals, applying their skills to repair medical equipment for hospitals in Tanzania. The repaired equipment is set to arrive in Tanzania this July, where medical students will assist in its implementation and training of local healthcare professionals. Biomedical engineering expertise has been key to ensuring the optimal function of the equipment, and ECE Associate Professor Samuel Alberg Thrysøe was there to guide and assist. This is engineering at its best – collaborating to solve real-world problems and making a difference 🙏. The second workshop will take place on March 27th, and everyone interested in contributing is welcome to attend. Register via: https://lnkd.in/dCRxmsE5 Read more about the initiative in this great article by #Omnibus: https://lnkd.in/d7CQmVZm 📸: Lise Balsby #EngineeringForGood #BiomedicalEngineering #GlobalHealth #RealWorldImpact #Collaboration #AUengineering Freja Leonore Uhd Weldingh, Amalie Møller Fiirgaard

Are you interested in topics such as PtX integration in large-scale energy grids, power conversion systems for PtX plants, PtX after the hype, or the next steps for carbon capture technology? Then you should consider attending the Aarhus Power-to-X Symposium 2025👇🏽 Björn Andresen

🔥 P-day 2025: Connecting future engineers with industry 🔥 On March 7, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering was transformed for the 18th time into a dynamic platform where engineering students and companies could connect and explore opportunities for collaboration. The Internship and Project Day (P-day) is a long-standing tradition held twice a year, giving companies the chance to present their internship and project opportunities to future engineers. With more than 70 participating companies covering a morning and afternoon track and several hundred committed students, the day was filled with activity, professional discussions and new networking opportunities. The event kicked off with One-Minute Madness, where companies had just one minute to introduce themselves – setting the stage for high-energy and lively conversations. “P-day plays a key role in connecting our students with the industry. It’s a platform where they can meet potential employers face-to-face and gain insights into what companies are looking for in future engineers. It’s a win-win for everyone,” says Henrik Olsen, Associate Professor and main organizer of P-day. 🗓️ Mark your calendars – the next P-day is set for October 3rd, 2025. If you and your company want to be first in line to receive the invitation, reach out to Henrik Olsen (ho@ece.au.dk). A big thank you to everyone who joined and made it a fantastic day! 🎉 Read the full P-day report (in Danish) ➡️https://lnkd.in/ddfnnG_X 📸: Jakob Daell Leineweber #AUECE #PDay #EngineeringCareers #Internships #Networking #FutureEngineers Henrik Olsen, Michaela Zamastil, Tina Øvad, Litte Dalsgaard

P-day – it's a wrap! Tune in on Monday for more pictures and the P-day report 📸✏️. Thank you to everyone who attended 🙏 – contributing to a very successful 18th round of P-day. Enjoy a well-deserved weekend.

P-day is officially open for business 🎉. The first round of One-Minute Madness is about to begin. If you don't know where it's at, let P-dancer guide you 🕺🏾.

On Monday 10 March 2025, Maryam Sadeghi from ECE will be defending her PhD dissertation. The title of the PhD thesis is: ”𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦” During her PhD studies, Maryam explored various designs of brain-inspired spiking neural networks to optimize power consumption in large-scale systems. Her work focused on complex applications, including image processing, audio recognition, and seizure prediction. She developed cutting-edge methods to enhance circuit efficiency, paving the way for achieving brain-scale neuro-inspired systems. Her research involved the fabrication of a general-purpose neuromorphic chip capable of supporting diverse applications. Additionally, her findings contribute to leveraging neuromorphic systems in closed-loop setups for epilepsy treatment, offering promising advancements in medical technology. Information about the PhD defence👇 📅 10 March 2025 🕛 13.00 📍 Building 5124, room 038, Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus N. Read more about the PhD thesis: https://lnkd.in/dxP5vQV9. Supervisor: Professor Farshad Moradi, ECE Chair of the assessment committee: Associate Professor Christian Fischer Pedersen, ECE. #AUECE #PhDstudents #PhD #NeuralNetworks #NeuromorphicSystems

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 💻 With increasing cyber threats and growing digitalization, a strong, secure, and flexible infrastructure is essential for research and educational environments. Mohammad Khooban, Mirgita Frasheri and Rune Hylsberg Jacobsen from ECE have been part of the Network Security Project (NSP), led by Thomas Louis Merton Hansen and his project group from AU IT Infrastructure. They have tested a new segmented network structure in three of our labs: 🔌Power Circuits and Systems Lab 🤖 Robotics Digital Twin Lab 📡 Networks and Analytics Lab What does the project mean for researchers? ➡️ Stronger network security – minimizes the spread of cyber threats if the worst should happen ➡️Ensures stable and flexible access to both research environments and data ➡️ A future-proof infrastructure designed for collaboration and innovation Earlier, many researchers were left to handle technical challenges on their own, as neither central nor local IT units could fully meet their needs. This has changed with the Network Security Project, which we at ECE are happy to be part of. “The IT team has been instrumental in transitioning the Power Circuits and Systems Lab from being entirely disconnected from the network to becoming fully supported. This upgrade allows us to benefit from all associated features and functionalities while maintaining the security of other labs. Now, our advanced hardware-in-the-loop emulators are seamlessly interfaced, and previous technical issues with the IT department have been fully resolved,” says Associate Professor Mohammad H. Khooban from the Power Circuits and Systems Lab. The Network Security Project is a strategic initiative to create the best possible foundation for research and education at Aarhus University. The next step is to expand the rollout to ECE's other laboratories and across other departments, faculties, and units at Aarhus Universitet. In the coming months, all lab managers at ECE will be contacted by the local IT support for assistance with this process, so the entire department can benefit from a stronger, more secure, and supportive digital infrastructure. In addition to being part of this project, we also have a Local Information Security Coordinator at ECE, Søren Møller Dath, who ensures that information security is maintained at the department👏🏽 📸: Jakob Daell Leineweber. #CyberSecurity #NetworkSecurity #Research #ITTransformation

P-day countdown begins 🚀 Preparations are well underway for one of the busiest days of the semester here at the department. This Friday, P-day will bring together 74 amazing companies and countless eager engineering students for a full day of fun and networking! P-day is more than just an event – it’s a chance for our students to be inspired, connect with future employers and discover awesome internship opportunities. So, dear students, get your resumes ready and prepare for a day that could shape your future! And dear companies, we look forward to welcoming you to P-day. See you all Friday 🎉 Henrik Olsen, Michaela Zamastil, Tina Øvad, Litte Dalsgaard #AUECE #PDay2025 #STEMcareers #EngineeringStudents #CareerFair #EngineerTheFuture

At ECE, we believe in making space for fun and informal moments in the midst of our busy schedules. That’s why celebrating “Fastelavn” – a beloved Northern European tradition – has become an annual highlight for us!🎭 This year was no exception. Some colleagues showed up in creative costumes, and we kicked off the festivities with the traditional “hitting the cat out of the barrel”. Don’t worry – no real cats were involved, only barrels filled with treats!🍬 As tradition prescribes, we crowned both our cat kings and cat queens👑 After the excitement, we gathered to enjoy delicious “fastelavnsboller” (cream buns) while enjoying a good time with colleagues. Bringing traditions like these into the workplace fosters both community, and a sense of belonging. Thanks to all who participated! #AUECE #Fastelavn #Traditions #GreatPlaceToWork

Congratulations to our colleague, Qi Zhang, who's been appointed full #professor 🙌 Her research centres on designing efficient and sustainable #datacommunication and computing technologies: "I didn't always dream of becoming a researcher, but whenever I see a challenging problem, I want to solve it. My Master’s thesis supervisor encouraged me to apply for a PhD scholarship, and that's how my career started. I started off as a young Master’s student in Denmark, and now I'm a professor," she says. Qi Zhang was born and raised in Ningbo, China. She completed her Bachelor's degree in China before taking her Master's degree and PhD at DTU - Technical University of Denmark. After completing her PhD, she worked for two years as a consulting engineer in Copenhagen before joining the Engineering College of Aarhus, which later merged with Aarhus University. Professor Qi Zhang will give her inaugural lecture on 12 August 2025. Save the date 🗓️. READ MORE about Qi Zhang in this article, where she addresses today's problems of communicating, processing and storing the vast amount of generated data and talks about a paradigm shift in data communication 👉 https://lnkd.in/gu8t_fwD #AUECE #DataCompression #STEMCareers #GreatColleagues